Michael Ryder with Chris Kelly second. Without his 1st goal and GW in game 4, the Bs go down 3-1.

7th player is someone that goes beyond expectations. Horton was brought in to score goals, would call him more of the MVP with Thomas. Without Ryder, the Bs don't win game 4 or 5 and Horton doesn't have the chance to win game 5.

Michael Ryder with Chris Kelly second. Without his 1st goal and GW in game 4, the Bs go down 3-1. 7th player is someone that goes beyond expectations. Horton was brought in to score goals, would call him more of the MVP with Thomas. Without Ryder, the Bs don't win game 4 or 5 and Horton doesn't have the chance to win game 5.Posted by nrguy

I picked Horton because he played at the low end of what was considered acceptable for him all year. This was also his first ever playoff series and nobody knew how he would handle it. OT Game winner in Game7?? Thats a good start to a playoff career!

Michael Ryder with Chris Kelly second. Without his 1st goal and GW in game 4, the Bs go down 3-1. 7th player is someone that goes beyond expectations. Horton was brought in to score goals, would call him more of the MVP with Thomas. Without Ryder, the Bs don't win game 4 or 5 and Horton doesn't have the chance to win game 5.Posted by nrguy

Ryder looked like a bum to me yesterday. Stupid penalty, one giveaway and the laziness looks like it was back.

Chris Kelly was an absolute monster. I think he put an end to the debate about whether he was worth that 2nd rounder. He scored clutch goals, always hustled, made smart plays, killed penalties, took faceoffs, set up Ryder's winner in game 4, did everything. He was our number 2 center, behind Bergeron, so he by far exceeded expectations.

Brad Marchand. I still have some ill will toward him from his days in Moncton and (especially) Val D'Or when I was involved with Lewiston, but he was a Class-A player in this series, and a true thorn in the Habs side.

In Response to Re: Round 1: 7th Player award : Ryder looked like a bum to me yesterday. Stupid penalty, one giveaway and the laziness looks like it was back.Posted by BadHabitude

Maybe, but can you deny that he won 2 games for the Bruins when everyone expected him to be horribe? In yesterday's game, he did what you expected, no? And I didn't see the laziness as much as it looks like he's picked up his backcheck in the playoffs.

I voted Kelly. Ryder had his high points but there were oh, so many times when he'd race up ice with the puck and try to beat three or four guys. Peverley too - too often his hockey sense ranks as clinical idiocy. He'll fly around and even break down the defense with his skating and determination, but once he gets a sliver of net to shoot at, he puts his head down, drives in and shoots. Doesn't matter if two guys are open in front. Doesn't matter if it's a lousy angle. Doesn't matter if a bad shot that Price can freeze breaks the momentum on the cycle. Guy does some great stuff, and I'm glad they have him and not Wheeler, but man...get your head up!

Ference, though...maybe. Most points for a D in the series with 4 - tied with Subban. Couple of brain cramps, sure, but only one bad one.

Why is Peverly not on this list? He's been fantastic and players harder than anyone in the Black and Gold. Posted by Fletcher1

My favorite of the series with whittle Brad a close second. Whatever advise Peverley got after after being waived a few years ago it worked. Rich was everywhere in this series. I lost count how many back pressure steals Rich had...

I think anyone that doesn't say Ference is wacko. He was SO good in this series. from a 3rd pairing to possibly our best d man. Logged huge minutes, played tough, got points, took shots. he was awesome